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English · Q6

Common Error Detection

Competitive Exams · English · question 6

Q6

Either Nemmu or Mennu / are in the wrong; / both can / certainly never be.

A.
Either Nemmu or Mennu
B.
are in the wrong;
Answer
C.
both can
D.
certainly never be
E.
No Error

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Change, are into is

When two or more than two subjects are joined by 'Either, or' 'Neither, nor', the verb agrees with the subject nearest to it.